A napalm strike erupts in a fireball near U.S. troops on patrol in South Vietnam, 1966 during the Vietnam War.

Operation Ranch Hand was an American campaign against the North Vietnamese that involved spraying the land with dangerous herbicides.

Edward Zwick’s film Glory is one of the best-known screen depictions of the American Civil War. It is the story of the 54 th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African-American units, from its ...

In this article, we are going to look at the five large amphibious landings from recent history, many of which took place during WWII.

Most people associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolates, watches, and Swiss Army knives. They also think of a peaceful and neutral country that’s fanatic about avoiding war, and would certainly ...

One of the first major discoveries in the era of the firearm was the invention of gunpowder itself. Another major shift came with the invention of the flintlock mechanism, which essentially ...

The Great Purge, also known as the Great Terror, was Stalin’s way of dealing with political opposition. Brutal and without mercy, he instigated the greatest political repression campaign in the ...

When you think of post-war rifles that have stood the test of time, the Heckler & Koch G3 immediately comes to mind. Featuring a design that incorporated World War II-era developments with Cold ...

The Vietnam War was arguably the most controversial conflict of the 20th century. One of the most contentious aspects of the war was the Phoenix Program, a US counterinsurgency effort that aimed to ...

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 'Sturmböcke' was a high-altitude interceptor that allowed the Luftwaffe to take on Allied bombers over Europe.

Canadian soldiers were among the most ruthless on the battlefield during World War I, especially when it came to facing the Germans.

The Swiss pikemen were one of the most effective combat forces in medieval Europe. Their speed over defense strategy frequently brought about success.